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Physical therapy after neck or back surgery is an extremely important component of the recovery process and can be the difference between a successful surgery and a failed back surgery. In the most basic sense, physical therapy is used to help patients regain their strength and return to normalcy, but physical therapy after neck surgery or back surgery is also effective for treating pain, reducing the chance of internal scar tissue and limiting the chance of injuring the spine again.

It stands to reason that the specific type and duration of physical therapy varies, depending on each patient and the procedure performed. Physical therapy after traditional open back surgery, for example, will typically begin slowly and eventually progress in scope over the following months. Regardless of the procedure, physicians uniformly agree that physical therapy quickens the healing process.

Physical therapy after back surgery helps patients:

Regain muscle strength and endurance

Increase flexibility and mobility

Address lingering postoperative pain and discomfort

Bolster stamina

Reduce the chance of internal scar tissue formation

A physical therapist will help develop a specific exercise plan for each patient after surgery. These exercises help strengthen the spine and also address underlying problems (such as bad posture), as well as improve coordination, fitness and general health. In some instances, physical therapy after major back surgery may be required to help regain basic body mechanics.

The specific amount of physical therapy required after back surgery depends on the surgery and the patient. However, once patients have sufficiently addressed their pain and regained strength, they can typically continue their exercise plan at home without supervision.

It is also important to note that patients who undergo minimally invasive, outpatient procedures typically require less physical therapy than a patient who undergoes traditional open back surgery. This is one reason minimally invasive surgery of the neck and back have become an increasingly popular alternative. To learn more about these procedures, contact the staff at Laser Spine Institute today.

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*Individual spine conditions, treatment and recovery times may vary. Each patient's experience with minimally invasive spine surgery will differ. All surgical procedures involve some level of risk. If directed to pursue surgery by your physician, prompt action is advised, as waiting may reduce the efficacy of surgical treatment. Some patients may require an experience that exceeds five days and others may require as few as four days. Patients may be required to rest 48 hours post-surgery. Postoperative instructions vary from patient to patient. Follow your doctor’s advice. These procedures are reserved for those patients medically cleared and scheduled for minimally invasive treatment. Paid endorsements for Laser Spine Institute may not be for typical results. Laser Spine Institute requires each surgeon to complete an extensive Laser Spine Institute training program. MRI reviews are preliminary, and some patients' individual medical conditions may require additional testing that Laser Spine Institute will facilitate through a third-party service provider. Diagnostic procedures in Philadelphia and Oklahoma City are facilitated by Laser Spine Institute through a third-party provider. Medicaid currently not accepted.

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